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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,291.40, 580,093.20 and 286,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,291.40, 580,093.20 and 286,564.20 is: 430,333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,291.40 : 580,093.20 = 286,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,291.40/580,093.20 = 286,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,291.40x = 580,093.20 × 286,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,291.40x = 166,233,943,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,233,943,783.44/386,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,333.02

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